What is HD video, how to play HD video on Mac OS?
HD video stands for High-definition video, which displays video with higher resolutions of 1280×720 pixels (720p) or 1920×1080 pixels (1080i/1080p), and has an aspect ratio of 16:9, and compatible with other lower video formats for playback. High-definition video is used in television broadcast (HDTV), digital recording formats (HDCAM, HDCAM-SR, DVCPRO HD, D5 HD, AVC-Intra, XDCAM HD, HDV and AVCHD), the optical disc delivery system Blu-ray Disc and the video tape format D-VHS.
Compared to SD video, HD video looks good with better color and better clarity since the original file was very high quality. But it is can not played smoothly with Windows Media Player or QuickTime, the audio works fine but the video stutters and lags behind. Here I recommend a totally FREE media players that can play HD video files excellent on Windows and Mac. HD video like TS, MTS, M2TS, TP, TRP can be supported.
VLC player
VLC player is a totally free program that you can use it on your Windows or Mac. VLC player plays almost all popular video and audio formats, far more than QuickTime and DVD player. It is available for a wide range of operating system, ranging from Linux to Windows, and of course Mac OS X.
Free Download VLC Media Player
http://www.videolan.org/
VLC player can play everything, Files, Discs (DVD, CD, VCD), Devices and Streams.
Input formats: MPEG (ES,PS,TS,PVA,MP3), AVI, ASF / WMV / WMA, MP4 / MOV / 3GP, OGG / OGM / Annodex, Matroska (MKV), WAV (including DTS), Raw Audio: DTS, AAC, AC3/A52, Raw DV, FLAC, FLV (Flash), MXF, Nut, Standard MIDI / SMF, Creative Voice.
Mac HD Converter
Mac HD Converter is capable of converting HD video to SD video from camcorders, like AVCHD, MTS, M2TS, TS, TP, TRP, or HD movie like HD WMV, HD MPEG, HD MKV, HD MOV, TOD, MOD, MKV, etc. Mac HD Converter helps you convert HD content to any commonly used video & audio formats with small file size and high quality.
Free to try now.
Webcam Recorder Mac, record video from webcam/screen for Mac OS
Webcam Recorder Mac is an easy-to-use recoding tool for capturing your webcam or iSight stream into popular video formats, like MP4, MOV, AVI, FLV, 3GPP, etc. If needed, you can add watermark to your video to make a difference. Except for video, Webcam Recorder Mac supports record your voice to MP3, WAV, WMA, M4A, and AAC audio files. Once completes the video recording, you can upload your movie clips to YouTube, or share your photos with Facebook by taking quick pictures.
$27.991-Click to record video for Mac OS
Install Webcam Recorder Mac to your computer, and then launch it. Click record button to start recording and stop button to cease recording, the default video format is MP4 video. Double-click on the video icon, you can play the video recorded to preview.
Tip 1: Video recording settings
Just open the Settings dialog, you can set the output video/audio format and save-path before recording. If needed, adjust the video resolution, frame rate, bit rate and audio bit rate, sample, and channels.
Tip 2: Take snapshots
Click camera button, you can take quick pictures from your video and save them in PNG format.
Tip 3: Add wartermark
This feature is only avialable with Full version, that means you can use it after purchasing the software.
How to import HD/AVCHD files to Final Cut Pro X?
Apple’s new 64-bit Final Cut Pro X:
Apple on Tuesday (April 12, 2011) took the wraps off a revolutionary 64-bit upgrade to Final Cut Pro, dubbed version X, which will arrive on the Mac App Store in June for just $299. It is promised “as revolutionary as the first version of FCP,” Eric Reagan of Photography Bay reports.
As reported by Photography Bay, new features in Final Cut Pro X include:
- Fully color-managed Final Cut based on colorsync.
- Resolution-independent playback system up to 4K formats.
- Background rendering built into application.
Mac HD Converter is a necessary software for Mac users importing HD and AVCHD files to Final Cut Pro X to make new Hollywood movies. Convert HD/AVCHD files to MOV, MP4 first, then import into Final Cut Pro X for editing.
$39.95Tutorial: How to convert HD/AVCHD to Final Cut Pro X?
Step 1: Download free trial of Mac HD Converter, and then load HD/AVCHD files by clicking “Add File” button.
Step 2: Ouput to Mac compatible well video format, like MOV, MP4, or DV, and specify the output destination as you like.
Step 3: Convert HD/AVCHD files by clicking “Start” button.
Mac HD to Apple TV Converter, convert HD to Apple TV on Mac OS X
Mac HD to Apple TV Converter is a great software for converting various HD video files to Apple TV MPEG-4 video, such as HD MOV, HD WMV, HD AVI, HD MPEG, MKV, AVCHD, MTS, M2TS, M2T, TS, TP, and TRP files. You can also use it as a common Mac Video Converter to convert SD video files, like AVI, MPG, WMV, MOV, FLV, DV, MP4, 3GP, 3G2, MOD, TOD, etc.
$39.95Guide: How to convert HD video to Apple TV for Mac OS X?
Step 1: Add HD video
Install Mac HD Converter after downloading it to your Mac, and then add HD files by clicking “Add File” button.
Step 2: Set HD to Apple TV
Click the triangle arrow on Profile box, and select the needed video format from in Apple TV option. You can make advanced settings by clicking Settings button.
Step 3: Convert HD video
Hit Start button, Mac HD to Apple TV converter will do the conversion job with fast speed, and you’ll find the converted video files by click Open button.
$39.95Mac HD to iPhone Converter, convert HD to iPhone for Mac OS X
Mac HD to iPhone Converter is a perfect program for converting various HD video files to iPhone MPEG-4 video, including HD MOV, HD WMV, HD AVI, HD MPEG, AVCHD, MTS, M2TS, M2T, TS, TP, TRP files. And you can also convert MOD, TOD, MTS, M2TS, MP4, MOV, AVI from camcorder to iPhone MPEG-4 format. With Mac HD to iPhone Converter, you can get different iPhone video size: 640*480, 480*320, 320*240 for use.
$39.95Guide: How to convert HD video to iPhone for Mac OS X?
Step 1: Add HD files
Install Mac HD Converter after downloading it to your Mac, and then add HD files by clicking “Add File” button.
Step 2: HD to iPhone settings
Click the triangle arrow on Profile box, and select the needed video format from in iPhone option. You can make advanced settings by clicking Settings button.
Step 3: Convert HD video
Hit Start button, Mac HD to iPhone converter will do the conversion job with fast speed, and you’ll find the converted video files by click Open button.
$39.95Mac HD to iPod Converter, convert HD video files to iPod on Mac OS X
Mac HD to iPod Converter is capable of converting various HD video files to iPod MPEG-4 video, such as HD MOV, HD WMV, HD AVI, HD MPEG, AVCHD, MTS, M2TS, M2T, TS, TP, TRP files. Many Camcorder video files can be also supported, like MOD, TOD, MTS, M2TS, MP4, MOV, AVI, etc. With Mac HD to iPod Converter, you can get different iPod video size: 640*480, 320*240, 768*576 for different use.
$39.95Guide: How to convert HD video to iPod on Mac OS X?
Step 1: Add HD files
Install Mac HD Converter after downloading it to your Mac, and then add HD files by clicking “Add File” button.
Step 2: HD to iPod settings
Click the triangle arrow on Profile box, and select the needed video format from in iPod option. You can make advanced settings by clicking Settings button.
Step 3: Convert HD video
Hit Start button, Mac HD to iPod converter will do the conversion job with fast speed, and you’ll find the converted video files by click Open button.
$39.95MXF Converter Mac, convert and play MXF files on Mac OS X
MXF Converter Mac is designed to convert MXF video files for Mac OS from Sony and Panasonic camera, including Sony XDCAM, Panasonic P2 502, HVX200. So that it’s possible to play MXF files with QuickTime/ iTunes once convert MXF to MOV, MP4, MPG or DV successfully! In addition, you can also edit MXF files in iMovie, FCE, FCP on Mac OS to make Hollywood movies!
$49.00Tutorial: How to convert Sony/Panasonic MXF files on Mac OS?
Step 1: Download MXF Converter Mac and install it on your Mac, after that load MXF files to the program.
Step 2: Click format list to select the video format you’d like to get from MXF files, e.g. MOV or MP4.
Step 3: Press Convert button, now you can start converting MXF files to QuickTime .mov on Mac OS X.
$49.00What is MXF file?
MXF stands for the Material Exchange Format and is a container format for professional digital video and audio media defined by a set of SMPTE standards.
What is the current status of MXF?
MXF is in the process of evolving from standard to deployment. The breadth of the standard can lead to interoperability problems as vendors implement different parts of the standard. Currently,MXF is fairly effective at the interchange of D10 (IMX) material, mainly because of the success of the Sony eVTR and Sony’s eVTR RDD to SMPTE. Workflows combining the eVTR, Avid NLE systems, and broadcast servers using MXF in coordination with AAF are now possible.
How to convert HD camcorder video for Mac(inlcuding Mac OS X Lion, 10.7)?
To convert video files from HD camcorders, Mac HD Converter is the most powerful and time-saving software. Download and install the program before starting the conversion, you can convert HD camcorder video to almost any popular HD and SD movie types: HD MOV, HD MP4, HD AVI, HD WMV, MKV, FLV, SWF, 3GP, DV, RM, RMVB, MPEG, iPod/iPhone/iPad MP4, etc.
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3 steps to convert HD camcorder video:
Step 1: Load HD files
Connect your HD camcorder to Mac and copy the recorded movies to hard disk, and
load the files to Mac HD Converter.
Step 2: Output settings
Choose output movie format from Profile list, and specify output folder to save new movies. If needed, you can make advanced settings: adjust resolution, frame rate, bit rate, encoder, etc.
Step 3: Convert HD video
Hit Start button, Mac HD Converter will start converting HD camcorder video as you wish. You’ll find the converted HD files by click Open button.
$39.95How to convert TS to QuickTime with Mac TS Converter?
Converting TS to QuickTime is not a hot potato since Mac TS Converter hits in the market. TS files belong to MPEG-2 video files, and are widely spread on the internet as recordings from HDTV broadcasts. As an MPEG format, you can open .TS files with some DVD and video editing software, but cannot do anything with QuickTime or iTunes on Mac OS. Hope below guide is helpful for you easily playback .TS files on Mac OS, including Mac OS X Lion.
$39.95Guide: How to convert TS to QuickTime movie on Mac OS?
Step 1: Install Mac TS Converter
Download TS Converter to your Mac and set it up according to the installation guide, then run the program.
Step 2: Import TS files
Add one or multiple TS files into TS Converter by click “Add File” button, and the loaded files will be shown in the file list.
Step 3: TS to QuickTime settings
From Profile list, choose MP4 or MOV as the ouput video format, adjust the video quailiy by entering into Settings diago.
Step 4: Convert TS to QuickTime
Hit Start button, you’ll get QuickTime movie from TS files in a while.
$39.95Mac MTS Converter, Convert MTS from AVCHD camcorder on Mac OS X
Mac MTS Converter is an amazing application for Mac users transferring movies from AVCHD camcorders that produce .MTS files. Almost all AVCHD camcorers can be supported by Mac MTS Converter, like Sony Handycam, JVC HD Everio, JVC 3D Everio, Canon VIXIA, Panasonic 3D camcorder, etc.
You can convert MTS to MOV, MP4, DV on Mac OS to enlarge more uses. Except for MTS files, Mac MTS Converter also supports other HD video format input, such as M2TS, TS, TP, TRP, MKV, HD Quick Time, HD WMV, HD MPEG2, TOD, MOD, etc. And a veriety of output formats support: MOV, MP4, DV, AVI, MPG, 3GP, YouTube FLV, iPod MP4, iPhone MP4, iPad MP4, Walkman MP4, iRiver AVI WMV, etc.
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1-2-3 step on how to convert MTS on Mac OS X.
Step 1: Run MTS Converter on your Mac, and import one or multiple .MTS files to it. Af the files loaded successfully, you can play the movies for preview.
Step 2: Set the output video format you need, and adjust video and audio parameters to get the best effects, such as encoder, resolution, bit rate, frame rate, etc.
Step 3: Definie the output destination to save the new movie, and then click Start button to start converting MTS files on Mac OS X.
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